Certified Surgical Specialist, CST (Full-time, Evenings) - Surgery

Certified Surgical Specialist, CST (Full Time- Days) - Surgery

Texas Health Dallas

Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits?We’re looking for qualifiedCertified Surgical Tech Specialist like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

• Work location: Texas Health Dallas,8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231

• Work environment: SurgeryDepartment– Neuro

• Work hours: Full-Time – 40 Hours; Evening Shift; Monday-Friday 1030-1900

SurgeryDepartment highlights:

• Texas Health Dallashas 24 Main OR Suites

• A range of specialty surgical services provided including Bariatric, Gastrointestinal Colectomy, Ophthalmology,Neuro/Spine,Orthopedics, Oncology, as well as General Surgery.

• Work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth.

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009. Req Or Other Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology required

• Other Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology. Preferred

· 2 years recent experience in a surgical service specialty (robotics, cardiovascular/hearts, orthopedics, neurology) with a minimum of 150 cases performed in that specialty. Required

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire Req Or

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT)and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire Req Or

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT)graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology Upon Hire Req Or

• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire Req And

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Upon Hire Required

What You Will Do

• Preoperatively assists R.N. circulator in formulating plan of care.

• Prepare and organize the operating room.

• Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.

• Assists as needed in coordinating patient care peri-operatively.

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for behavior in order to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.

• Post-operatively follows proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies, and equipment.

• Under supervision, assists RN circulator with post-operative duties.

Entity Highlights

For more than a half-century,Texas Health Dallashas been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966.We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services, and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services.Texas Health Dallas is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Care Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more.You belong here.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan repayment assistant as well as several other benefits.

· Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

· Explore ourTexas Health careers sitefor info likeBenefits,Job Listings by Category, recentAwardswe’ve won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns?Feel free to email your questions torecruitment@texashealth.org.

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